Understanding Android Security

  • Authors:
  • William Enck;Machigar Ongtang;Patrick McDaniel

  • Affiliations:
  • Pennsylvania State University;Pennsylvania State University;Pennsylvania State University

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Security and Privacy
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

Google's Android platform is a widely anticipated open source operating system for mobile phones. This article describes Android's security model and attempts to unmask the complexity of secure application development. The authors conclude by identifying lessons and opportunities for future enhancements.